Operations Manager

General Responsibilities:

Supports the mission of Our Savior Lutheran Church & Preschool through the oversight and coordination of the following areas: operations, facilities, and personnel. Provides continual evaluation and recommendation for best practices and provides excellent service to Ministry Leadership and Ministry Support staff, volunteers, and the community.

Reports to: Lead Pastor

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Primary Responsibilities:

Operations:

• Manages an effective electronic records storage system that provides access to the appropriate staff, committees, and departments.
• Maintains records for and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ensures that information systems meet the requirements of the organization, are fully operational, and are maintained with adequate technical support.
• Oversees, evaluates, and improves administrative operations including office equipment, supplies, and training.
• Performs all other reasonable tasks, duties, responsibilities, or assignments as directed by the Lead Pastor.

Facilities:

• Manages the organization’s facility, including projects, repairs, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Works with the Security Coordinator and staff to manage badge disbursement, usage and ensures the security of the building and safety of its occupants.
• Manages and facilitates all facility usage requests, to include the programming and scheduling of doors, and addresses specific requirements pertaining to facility usage.
• Oversees buildings and grounds insurance policies, review coverage levels and make recommendations regarding revised coverage.
• Works with Building and Grounds Committee as liaison and advisor in identifying and addressing the management of church properties.
• Continually thinking forward and strategically planning, alongside Buildings and Grounds committee, regarding the facility and property.
• Works with the business manager, treasurer, and Finance Committee to monitor the annual budget.
• Manages the preparation of contracts for approval by an authorized officer of the congregation.
• Manages all purchases, ensuring completion of appropriate bidding, execution of outside vender contracts, and receipt of services and products.

Personnel:

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates Custodial staff
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates Ministry Support staff.
• Coordinates recruitment, offers, and all related documentation for hiring of ministry support staff.
• Communicates all facility usage to and between committees, departments, staff, and members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations management, preferably in a non-profit, faith-based, or educational setting.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Basic understanding of Information Technology and security systems for operational effectiveness.
• Basic understanding of facilities and facilities operations
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Our Savior Lutheran Church

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic understanding of:

• Budget and finance
• Preschool operations and early childhood education standards

Working conditions:

Full-time position with occasional evening and weekend hours required.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Could you please give us a brief summary of your religious views?

Experience:

• Business management: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bettendorf, IA 52722 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bettendorf, IA 52722: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000